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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,153.22, 2,967.39 and 1,554.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,153.22, 2,967.39 and 1,554.66 is: 2,142.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,153.22 : 2,967.39 = 1,554.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,153.22/2,967.39 = 1,554.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,153.22x = 2,967.39 × 1,554.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,153.22x = 4,613,282.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,613,282.54/2,153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.50

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